With a number of OB/GYN physicians practicing at Community East and a family medicine residency program with full-time faculty and residents, patients have convenient access when they need it. Patients are guaranteed to get in within 48 hours, and sometimes even the same day.

Breastfeeding drop-in center

Clinics canceled: The August 1 and August 8 drop-in dates have been canceled. Please call 317-355-2345 if you need assistance.

Community East offers a Saturday breastfeeding drop-in center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Any mother who has questions about breastfeeding can come during the drop-in center hours to weigh her baby and get help from a hospital lactation consultant. Mothers with breastfeeding babies from any stage, newborn through weaning, are welcome. Mothers-to-be are encouraged to come ask questions and familiarize themselves with the service. Mothers who have delivered elsewhere are also welcome to take advantage of this free community service.

Maternity tours

We are pleased to offer free tours of our maternity facilities. Please reserve a space for each person in your party by calling 800-777-7775 or register online.

Quality of care

But it’s the quality of care that concerns most prospective parents, and that’s where Community East shines. Physicians and nurses work well together, with relationships built on trust. That translates to better outcomes for patients. For example, at 17 percent, Community East’s C-section rate for first deliveries is below the national average. And with highly experienced nurses at the bedside, patients receive superior, personalized care that meets their individual needs.

Special care nursery

With a Level II special care nursery, Community East is fully equipped to care for babies born at 32 weeks or later. It is vital that moms-to-be are seen as early in their pregnancy as possible so potential problems can be identified and handled effectively. That can be an issue for Medicaid patients who may wait 20 weeks to receive confirmation of their status. To ensure the best possible outcome for these patients and their babies, Community East assumes presumptive eligibility so they can receive early care.

Income eligibility

Community East and the OB/GYN physicians adjust fees based on income so excellent care is within the reach of all moms-to-be. Eligible families also receive everything needed to take care of their new babies—a complimentary diaper bag, bottles, sleepers, blankets, diapers and pacifiers. And, every patient that delivers at Community East receives a free car seat and education on how to use it properly.

Patients receive free prenatal vitamins, childbirth education classes and breast-feeding classes. New moms can call Community East’s lactation consultants at any time, and they even make home visits. For a fee, patients can have a doula, a birthing coach, who assists during delivery. Natural childbirth is also an option for patients.

Updated suites

Recent enhancements to the maternity suites include a new color palette of serene blue and warm wood-tones. The 15 spacious suites—13 of which are private— come equipped with everything patients need for the birthing experience. From the time they are admitted until they return home they stay in one room as they progress through labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum care. Each suite has a flatscreen TV, and patients are able to view interactive educational videos via the GetWell Network, so they can learn how to care for their babies on their own schedule. The renovation also included new operating tables and incubators.